Best Gated Galaxies Podcasts (2024)

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STAR WARS OUTLAWS captures the vibe of the galaxy far far away 37:30

3h ago37:30

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‍STAR WARS OUTLAWS might be the first game that actually feels like you're in the cities, spaceships and bases of the legendary scifi series. It's an open world game that doesn't feel bogged down with too much list ticking activities. Chris Button and Gianni Di Giovanni share their thoughts on Ubisoft's take on the world of Star Wars, what worked, …

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Darren Croft on killer whale matriarchs and the menopause 28:24

1d ago28:24

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Darren Croft studies one of the ocean’s most charismatic and spectacular animals – the killer whale. Orca are probably best known for their predatory behaviour: ganging up to catch hapless seals or attack other whales. But for the last fifteen years, Darren Croft’s focus has been on a gentler aspect of killer whale existence: their family and repro…

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Bill Gates on vaccines, conspiracy theories and the pleasures of pickleball 35:59

8d ago35:59

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Bill Gates is one of the world's best-known billionaires - but after years at the corporate coalface building a software empire and a vast fortune, his priority now is giving that wealth away. And his ethos for doing it has been shaped by science. Famed for co-founding Microsoft, in recent decades Bill’s attention has turned to philanthropy via The…

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Discover Sanctuary 2:44

33m ago2:44

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What would you do if you woke up on a newly terraformed planet (besides die of shock if you were on the Oz 9) to discover your husband has taken over Sanctuary city and rules with what can best be described as an iron fist? Did humans escape the frying pan of Earth only to find themselves in Mars' fire? This sounds amazing, and with Lily Rabe from …

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Have You Met Madison Yet? 1:22:36

6d ago1:22:36

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While Oz 9 is on hiatus (or "in hiding for tax purposes"), it's a great time to discover some new podcasts to binge. So if you're looking to adopt your next best friend, we've got you, fam. Madison On the Air is a "love letter to olde-tyme radio." Madison is a modern-day influencer who gets mysteriously yoiked back in time and shows up in some old …

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Kip Thorne on black holes, Nobel Prizes and taking physics to Hollywood 35:38

22d ago35:38

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The final episode in this series of The Life Scientific is a journey through space and time, via black holes and wormholes, taking in Nobel-prize-winning research and Hollywood blockbusters! Kip Thorne is an Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech, the California Institute of Technology, and someone who’s had a huge impact on our under…

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Vicky Tolfrey on parasport research and childhood dreams of the Olympics 28:29

29d ago28:29

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It's summer - no really - and although the weather might have been mixed, the sporting line-up has been undeniably scorching - from the back-and-forth of Wimbledon, to the nail-biting Euros, to the current pageantry of the Summer Olympics. Next month the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris, involving the world’s very best para athletes; and…

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Dawn Bonfield on inclusive engineering, sustainable solutions and why she once tried to leave the sector for good 28:21

1M ago28:21

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The engineering industry, like many other STEM sectors, has a problem with diversity: one that Dawn Bonfield believes we can and must fix, if we're to get a handle on much more pressing planetary problems... Dawn is a materials engineer by background, who held roles at Citroën in France and British Aerospace in the UK. But, after having her third c…

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Raymond Schinazi on revolutionising treatments for killer viruses 28:39

2M ago28:39

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In recent decades, we've taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses: with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution. Ray was born in Egypt, where his mother’s brush with a potentially deadly illness during his c…

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Janet Treasure on eating disorders and the quest for answers 28:36

2M ago28:36

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From anorexia nervosa to binge-eating, eating disorders are potentially fatal conditions that are traditionally very difficult to diagnose and treat - not least because those affected often don’t recognise that there’s anything wrong. But also because of the diverse factors that can influence and encourage them. Janet Treasure is a Professor of Psy…

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Meet The Exile! 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

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You're in the Oz 9 void — no new episodes until, what, Halloween or something? It's cruel, we know. We hear your howls of despair. But wait! We have something for you, to fill those long, lonely hours without Once-Captain Jessie, Colin, Mrs Sheffield, Greg, or Joe (Jesus!). Yes. We got you a hiatus prezzie, and we think you're really going to like …

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Anne Child on Marfan syndrome and love at first sight 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that makes renders the body’s connective tissues incredibly fragile; this can weaken the heart, leading to potentially fatal aneurysms. What’s more, anyone with the condition has a 50/50 chance of passing it on to their children. Dr Anne Child is a clinical geneticist who’s dedicated her professional life to fi…

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episode one hundred: Suitless, helmetless, and utterly baffled 36:22

2M ago36:22

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Well, ain't this a kick in the underpants? No one would have believed, on that random Tuesday in 2142, that the Oz 9 would still be kicking (mumble) months later. And yet, as we stare down the barrel of our 100th full episode, well, here we still are, just to the left of Uranus, clueless and shivering in the dark. But isn't that just the human cond…

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Conny Aerts on star vibrations and following your dreams 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Many of us have heard of seismology, the study of earthquakes; but what about asteroseismology, focusing on vibrations in stars? Conny Aerts is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Leuven in Belgium - and a champion of this information-rich field of celestial research. Her work has broken new ground in helping to improve our understandi…

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Desert Skies 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

Listen up, Space Monkeys! We did the hard work of vetting a very fun new podcast for you, so now all YOU have to do is listen to it. YOU'RE WELCOME. It's Desert Skies, a quirky, comedic, and heartfelt sci-fi podcast about life between this world and the next. The story takes place along the road of a lonely highway at a gas station in the afterlife…

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Unpacking all the news from WWDC 2024 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

What a week! This has been a WWDC for the books with the announcement of Apple's foray into the AI space. That said, there's also a ton of other news to cover for every operating system under the Apple umbrella, so I had to call in some help this week. Joining me are special guests Drew Kozub from Canada's Breakfast Television and KissFM radio. Alo…

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episode ninety-nine: Put your kidneys on speaker 23:48

2M ago23:48

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With the end of Season 5 just .... an indeterminate time but probably about two weeks away, the eternal Tuesday of the spotless (thanks to Joe) 9 is getting darker, scarier, and downright rude. We hope you'll join us (though in good conscience we can't recommend it) as we spin and flip and spiral out of control toward the last episode of this seaso…

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HADES II lives up to the hype and somehow manages to improve on its award-winning predecessor 38:38

3M ago38:38

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HADES II has been on everyone’s radar since the first game launched in 2020, and this sequel keeps the favourite parts of the previous game but adds heaps of new abilities, battle mechanics and storylines in its early access release. Chris Button sits down with SIFTER Executive Producer Gianni Di Giovanni to unpack the mythical Underworld and see i…

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episode ninety-eight: Something is coming 26:59

3M ago26:59

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It's time to check under the bed, make sure the closet doors are firmly shut, tuck any clown toys in your siblings' rooms or the freezer, and crank up the nightlight — things are getting spooky on the Oz 9. "Something is coming," and it's probably not bearing ice cream or prezzies. The crew of the 9 are in trouble, and though this is no big surpris…

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STELLAR BLADE, stay for the big meaty monsters but the platforming can jump 30:46

3M ago30:46

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STELLAR BLADE caught the attention of many when it first debuted, but not necessarily for its gameplay. Flashy in more ways than one, it's certainly generated plenty of heated discussion online. Stephanie Panecasio (GamesHub) and David Smith (Kotaku Australia) join Drop Rate to unpack the many layers of this flashy action RPG. Stellar Blade's metho…

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episode ninety-seven: Well, this is unexpected 30:52

4M ago30:52

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So, a few things to discuss here. Basically, don't do ANYTHING you hear in this episode. So, I guess there's really only one thing to discuss. Never mind. Some warnings: sounds of person drowning. Some painful but non-lethal punching. There are no credits on this episode, so I'mma do them here. You've been listening to: Tim Sherburn as Colin and Em…

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Mike Edmunds on decoding galaxies and ancient astronomical artefacts 32:42

4M ago32:42

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What is the universe made of? Where does space dust come from? And how exactly might one go about putting on a one-man-show about Sir Isaac Newton? These are all questions that Mike Edmunds, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at Cardiff University and President of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), has tackled during his distinguished career. An…

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Hannah Critchlow on the connected brain 28:09

5M ago28:09

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With 86 billion nerve cells joined together in a network of 100 trillion connections, the human brain is the most complex system in the known universe. Dr. Hannah Critchlow is an internationally acclaimed neuroscientist who has spent her career demystifying and explaining the brain to audiences around the world. Through her writing, broadcasting an…

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Fiona Rayment on the applications of nuclear for net zero and beyond 28:27

5M ago28:27

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The reputation of the nuclear industry has had highs and lows during the career of Dr Fiona Rayment, the President of the Nuclear Institute. But nowadays the role of nuclear science and engineering has become more widely accepted in the quest for carbon net zero. Growing up in Hamilton, Scotland during a time of energy insecurity, Fiona was determi…

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episode ninety-six: Why is there a bar on the bridge? 25:24

4M ago25:24

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I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT. Have you ever met a Kestochalian? Actually, you might have. They're sort of lovely, except when you want to thump them on the snoot. Which, to be fair, is true of a lot of living things. Also my computer. Which, if it had a snoot, would have been thoroughly thumped on today. ANYWAY, we made something for you, and if y…

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UNICORN OVERLORD is a deep engaging tactical game that's easy to pick up and play 33:46

4M ago33:46

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With fun combat that never gets old, UNICORN OVERLORD by Vanillaware combines a dash of FIRE EMBLEM, some FINAL FANTASY XII and even a bit of auto-battler genre into a game that makes you change your plans again and again. Chris Button sits down with SIFTER Executive Producer Gianni Di Giovanni to explore the world of Fevrith, making allies and the…

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Epsiode 225: Late Night With The Devil W/ Ryan Abreu 36:57

5M ago36:57

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Nick Longrich on discovering new dinosaurs from overlooked bones 28:11

5M ago28:11

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We are fascinated by dinosaurs. From blockbuster hits to bestselling video games, skeleton exhibitions to cuddly plushies, the creatures that once roamed the planet have fully captured our imagination, giving us a portal to a completely alternative Earth. And it’s likely new species are still out there, waiting to be found... Dr Nick Longrich is a …

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Sheila Willis on using science to help solve crime 28:11

5M ago28:11

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Dr Sheila Willis is a forensic scientist who was Director General of Forensic Science Ireland for many years. She has spent her life using science to help solve cases, working on crime scenes and then analysing material in the lab, and presenting scientific evidence in court. It’s a complicated business. Forensic science relies on powerful technolo…

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Talking to Black creatives [Special Episode] 1:41:51

5M ago1:41:51

1:41:51

This is a special edition episode of the SyrupCast and the SyrupArcade Cast, where Dean Daley and Brad Shankar speak to Black industry professionals about their experiences in the technology industry, including Fūnk-é Joseph (Focus Entertainment), Enobong Etteh (Boredatwork.com), and Kadeem Dunn (Google) (Diaspora Games). Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Check out The Sprouting! 1:47:59

5M ago1:47:59

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Olivia frequently just gets bored watching the crew of the Oz 9 tangle themselves up in disasters of their own making, and lately she's been downloading podcasts to listen to. She recently stumbled across The Sprouting, a show about battling plants (wait for it) .... cleverly. And she liked it. Like ... a lot. She doesn't like ANYTHING, so we're al…

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Sir Charles Godfray on parasitic wasps and the race to feed nine billion people 28:10

6M ago28:10

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Professor Charles Godfray, Director of the the Oxford Martin School tells Jim Al-Kahlili about the intricate world of population dynamics, and how a healthy obsession with parasitic wasps might help us solve some of humanity's biggest problems, from the fight against Malaria to sustainably feeding a global community of 9 billion people.…

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episode ninety-five: Spill or be spilled 23:43

6M ago23:43

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Well, cue the sultry saxophone and the wire-brushed cymbals, we're back for part II of our "noir" wormhole. We had high hopes for this one (as in, high hopes everyone would get shot and this nightmare would finally be at an end), but we're only down a tour guide, and even he just seems to have wandered off. Goldipants Detective Agency is hot on the…

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Jonathan Van-Tam on Covid communication and the power of football analogies 36:49

6M ago36:49

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Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, or ‘JVT’ as he's arguably better known, first came to widespread public attention in his role as Deputy Chief Medical Officer during the Covid-19 pandemic. But even before that, Jonathan had built an impressive career based on a long-held fascination with respiratory illness and infectious diseases. He’s worked across the publ…

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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH nails the feel of the original and builds on it 21:57

6M ago21:57

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The second entry in the ambitious modernisation of Final Fantasy VII series feels like it finally captures that wonder and fun of the original game. With plenty of fun silly moments and tight compelling combat that encourages variety, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the game you’ve been waiting for. Leah Williams (GamesHub) joins Chris Button on the l…

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Checking out MWC '24 and the new MacBook Air M3 1:06:10

6M ago1:06:10

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On the latest episode of the SyrupCast, Patrick O’Rourke, Brad Bennett, and Dean Daley discuss Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC) and everything Dean saw at this year's event in Barcelona, Spain. This includes checking out the TCL Ray Neo X2s, Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a lot of weird robotic AI contraptions and the highlight of the show for him, the Hum…

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Episode 224: Survivor W/ The Rebel Storm 23:33

6M ago23:33

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We welcome from Primal Wrestling, The Rebel Storm!Sponsors:Pro Wrestling Loot www.prowrestlingloot.comTwitter: @WrestlinglootInstagram: @prowrestlinglootThrowback GamezInstagram: @throwbackgamez@throwbackgamezoceanside / throwback-gamez-113551496953816 509 Vista Way Oceanside CA 92054 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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episode ninety-four: Expensive perfume and cheap shots 24:47

6M ago24:47

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It's a quiet night on the mean streets of ... uhhhhh ... doesn't matter. And it's not that quiet, either. Lemme start this again. It's a Tuesday night, and the Oz 9 has slipped into yet another wormhole. But it's OK. This one comes with hats. You've been listening to: Lee Shackleford as Pluto Sarah Golding as Mrs Sheffield Bonnie Brantley as Donna …

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Whimsy and magic in cozy BANDLE TALE: A LEAGUE OF LEGENDS STORY 24:39

6M ago24:39

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Yordles are fae-like creatures from Bandle City, a magical land where wondrous events occur. If you’re not careful, you may fall into one of the portals leading to the home of the Yordles. BANDLE TALE: A LEAGUE OF LEGENDS STORY captures the magic and whimsy of the lore behind one of League of Legends’ cutest and most mysterious races. You’ll craft,…

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HELLDIVERS 2 is hilarious and a best in class team multiplayer shooter 43:07

6M ago43:07

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The first time is an accident, one of your fellow soldiers stands just a little bit too close to the blast zone as you call down artillery from outer space. HELLDIVERS 2 actually makes it a little bit too fun to explode your allies. Whoops. It's all part of the shtick which really amps up the forever war jingoistic world of Super Earth as you blast…

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episode ninety-three: A Midsummer Morning After 26:53

7M ago26:53

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It's part 2 of this, and then I swear, we're finished and you can go back to just suspecting how pretentious we are rather than having the receipts. We know Feb 14 can be a bit rough for some, so we wanted to give you the subtle sounds of barfing fairies to help you get through the day. Just know, we love your goofy, kooky self ALL days of the year…

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LIKE A DRAGON INFINITE WEALTH is ludicrously packed with fun 30:04

7M ago30:04

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Like someone made a joke then just massively committed to the bit, LIKE A DRAGON INFINITE WEALTH has just so much in it you can spend ages just chasing what you find fun. Charlie Kelly (Checkpoint Gaming) and Jam Walker (Kotaku Australia, GamesHub) join Chris as they visit Yokohama and Hawaii in search of madcap adventures. You can support SIFTER's…

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Episode 223: Balder's Gate 3 W/ J2 Mattioli 19:14

7M ago19:14

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We welcome back J2 Mattioli! Theme Music by Brian Swartz www.brianswartz.com Instagram: @brian_swartz Twitter: @brianswartz Sponsors: Pro Wrestling Loot www.prowrestlingloot.com Twitter: @Wrestlingloot Instagram: @prowrestlingloot Throwback Gamez Instagram: @throwbackgamez @throwbackgamezoceanside https://www.facebook.com/Throwback-Gamez-1135514969…

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episode ninety-two: A Midsummer Night's ... whatever the hell this is 26:24

7M ago26:24

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As Narrator 2 says in this episode, "English majors must perforce English maj," so here's the episode you've all been dreading: the Fakespeare. Come on, stop whining, you knew it was coming. If you're not familiar with A Midsummer Night's Dream, well, there are lots of really excellent versions out there. We prefer you NOT listen to those, however,…

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